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Physical Fitness Test (PFT) Schedule

California Education Code Section 60800 requires each school district in California to administer a physical fitness test annually to all students in grades five, seven, and nine. The State Board of Education designated the FITNESSGRAM® as the required Physical Fitness Test (PFT) to be administered to California students.
 

GOAL OF FITNESSGRAM

The primary goal of the FITNESSGRAM® is to help students establish physical activity as part of their daily lives. FITNESSGRAM® provides a number of options for each fitness area so that all students, including students with disabilities, have the maximum opportunity to participate in these tests.
FITNESSGRAM® tests the following six fitness areas. Most of these areas have several options.
 

AEROBIC CAPACITY

  • PACER (Progressive Aerobic Cardiovascular Endurance Run)
  • One-Mile Run
  • Walk Test (only for ages thirteen or older)
 

BODY COMPOSITION

  • Skinfold Measurements
  • Body Mass Index
  • Bioelectric Impedance Analyzer
 

ABDOMINAL STRENGTH & ENDURANCE

  • Curl-Up
     

TRUNK EXTENSOR STRENGTH & FLEXIBILITY

  • Trunk Lift
 

UPPER BODY STRENGTH & ENDURANCE

  • Push-Up
  • Modified Pull-Up
  • Flexed-Arm Hang
 

FLEXIBILITY

  • Back-Saver Sit and Reach
  • Shoulder Stretch